2.1 Disturbances of consciousness

Question 1

Disorientation

Answer 1

the disturbance of awareness of time, place and person.

Question 2

Clouding of consciousness

Answer 2

disturbance in mental clarity as a result of altered perception

Question 3

Stupor

Answer 3

the lack of reaction to and an unawareness of the surroundings.

Question 4

Delirium

Answer 4

a syndrome characterised by a disturbance in consciousness and orientation as well as impaired attention and cognition. It is an acute confusional state that develops within hours or days and tends to fluctuate during the course of the day. It is caused by the direct physiological consequences of a general medical condition.